Sanford Bishop: “I'm pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished Democratic whip.”

The House will vote on the Senate revised budget resolution this evening. The budget resolution requires seven House committees to cut a minimum of $1.5 trillion in mandatory spending combined over the next decade. Of that amount, at least…

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Loudermilk) of Georgia's 11th District.

The budget request before us today represents more than just a set of numbers and allocations. It reflects our Nation's commitment to its veterans.

But I am more concerned with the general income levels that prevent service members, particularly low-ranking members, from being able to do that.